Best 5 Ultimate Baked French Fries Recipes

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**Healthy Baked French Fries Recipes: A Guilt-Free Indulgence**

Crispy, golden-brown French fries are a beloved snack and side dish, but their deep-fried nature often means they're high in fat and calories. Our collection of baked French fries recipes offers a healthier alternative, using air fryers, ovens, and simple ingredients to create delicious fries that are lower in fat and calories. From classic French fries to sweet potato fries, Parmesan-crusted fries, and even curly fries, our recipes cater to various tastes and preferences. Get ready to satisfy your cravings without compromising your health goals with these guilt-free baked French fries recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED FRENCH FRIES



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Provided by Cooking Channel

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Slice the potatoes into a french fry shape. Toss in a bowl with the olive oil to lightly coat. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, so that the fries are spread evenly.
  • Bake until golden brown, turning over halfway through, 25 to 30 minutes.

BAKED FRENCH FRIES I



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This is an easy way to make a great side dish for burgers!

Provided by Ashlee

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large baking potato
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cut potato into thick wedges. Mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and onion powder together. Coat potatoes with oil-spice mixture and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning once or twice, until golden brown and crispy, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 26.9 mg, Sugar 5 g

OVEN BAKED PARMESAN FRENCH FRIES



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 russet potatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into half-inch thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 1/2-inch thick fries. Place the potatoes into a pot with cold water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring up to a gentle boil and simmer until a paring knife tip goes through easily. Cooked about 3/4 of the way through.
  • Drain carefully and put in a bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light brown.
  • When brown, sprinkle with Parmesan and continue to bake until well-browned and crispy and the cheese is melted and caramelized, about 6 to 7 more minutes. Remove and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve.

BEST BAKED FRENCH FRIES



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The healthiest way to make fries is to bake them. It saves money and you can't beat the taste. I have been playing around with different ways to bake fries for some time now, and I feel this is the best recipe thus far. Baking time may vary depending on how thick you cut the fries. Enjoy!

Provided by Life Tastes Good

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into thick fries
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Place sliced potatoes in a colander; sprinkle sugar over potatoes. Set aside until liquid is released from potatoes, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain liquid and dry potatoes well.
  • Mix potato slices, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a resealable bag until evenly coated. Spread coated potato slices in a single layer, leaving space around each potato, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; flip fries and continue baking until crisp and browned, about 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 601 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

OVEN FRIES



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I jazz up these baked french fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices packs a punch. The leftovers are even good cold! -Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut each potato into 12 wedges. In a large bowl, combine oil, paprika, salt and garlic powder. Add potatoes; toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until tender, 40-45 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use russet potatoes. They have a high starch content, which makes them crispy when baked.
  • Cut the potatoes into even-sized wedges. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Soak the potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This will help remove the starch and make them more crispy.
  • Dry the potatoes thoroughly before baking. This will help them crisp up.
  • Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the potatoes at a high temperature, 425 degrees Fahrenheit, for 20-25 minutes. This will help them get crispy.
  • Flip the potatoes halfway through cooking. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Serve the potatoes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These ultimate baked French fries are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special holiday gatherings. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying side dish, give these ultimate baked French fries a try. You won't be disappointed!

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